Which of the following was not a factor in the u. s. decision to drop an atomic bomb on japan?
it was an alternative to a bloody invasion of the mainland.

it seemed like it would bring a more rapid end to the war.

it was expected to force the japanese to surrender.

it would destroy what was left of the japanese troops.

Base your answer for this question on the statement below and on your knowledge of social studies. my fellow citizens, events in iraq have now reached the final days of decision. for more than a decade, the united states and other nations have pursued patient and honorable efforts to disarm the iraqi regime without war. that regime pledged to reveal and destroy all its weapons of mass destruction as a condition for ending the persian gulf war in 1991.…— president george w. bush, march 17, 200344 which action did president george w. bush take following this statement?